Born in 1973 in Woomera, South Australia, Yhonnie Scarce is a distinguished Kokatha and Nukunu artist whose work explores the colonial trauma and displacement of First Nations peoples through the medium of glass. Her sculptures and installations, ranging in scale, invite audiences to navigate the interplay between the natural and the uncanny. Scarce sees herself as a "conduit to her ancestors," drawing deeply from her relationships with Country and the painful history of her people’s removal and nuclear testing.

This publication features discussions of 26 major works, accompanied by Scarce’s own reflections in conversation with editor Clothilde Bullen. It also introduces her ongoing photographic fieldwork, showcasing images of sites marked by nuclear and genocidal trauma for the first time.

As the first major monograph of Scarce’s work, this volume coincides with her solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia during the 2024 Perth Festival. Edited by Bullen and enriched by essays from Timmah Ball, Kelly Gellatly, Natalie Harkin, and Tamsin Hong, it offers a comprehensive survey of her artistry, providing insights for both newcomers and those familiar with her practice.